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Tax arrears puts properties up for auction

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Good things come in three, unless it’s a culmination of three years of unpaid property taxes. The City of Trail is in position to hold its annual sale of properties with taxes that have not been paid for three years, confirmed council Monday night. Landowners have until Sept. 30 to pay up, or the 32 delinquent properties, owing a total of $92,868, will be legally put up for public auction. According to the local government act, municipalities can hold the annual tax sale at 10 a.m. the last Monday in September, at council chambers. The collector (a designated member of city staff) must conduct the proceedings by offering for sale by public auction each parcel of real property on which taxes are delinquent. “For the most part, these are residential and business properties where property taxes have not been paid since 2011,” explained David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer (CAO) “But the properties are still being lived in or used in business.” Prior to auction, the city is required to advertise the properties subject to the tax sale in at least two issues of a local newspaper. Publishing the property address puts the owner on notice and, in Trail, that usually means taxes are paid up before the end of the month. There are a variety of reason why taxes go unpaid, but typically by the time of the tax sale, there may only be 10 properties remaining that advance to the actual sale, said Perehudoff. Last year, 31 properties had three years of outstanding taxes, however, by the end of September, only 10 remained in arrears and were put up to public auction. In the event that the property is up for auction and sold, all unpaid property taxes become due and payable at time of sale. All taxes include current, arrears and delinquent plus interest and penalties, which is called the upset price or the minimum price that the city must receive at the tax sale. But all is not lost for owners who do not buck up and their property is actually sold. Council has a policy that allows the city to bid on any properties that are advanced to the property sale. “The city will bid up to 75 per cent of the assessed value of the property if other members of the public attend and also bid on the properties at the tax sale,” said Perehudoff. This process allows council to extend the redemption period by one year so people can reclaim their property without losing the title. See OWNERS, Page 3

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Francesco Marino has grown his Miral Heights giardino from a rocky patch of soil into a thriving eden of tomatoes, peppers, colourful flowers and fruit trees. The red delicious apples were sweet and ready to harvest Wednesday.

Whooping cough persists in Greater Trail BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Five new cases of whooping cough has Greater Trail still in the outbreak stage of the disease, warns an Interior Health physician. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory system which can result in prolonged illness, especially for infants and young children. Since June, 24 cases have been diagnosed in the Kootenay Boundary, with the majority occurring in Rossland and

Trail, confirmed Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer for the health authority. “We are still seeing more cases,” said Parker, adding, “that means the bacteria (pertussis) is still circulating in the communities.” Although Parker could not conclude if the new cases were school-related, he encouraged parents to review their children’s immunization record to make sure they are up to date with vaccines. “We have repeated outbreaks in the Kootenay Boundary,” he said. “I ask parents who haven’t immun-

ized their kids to think about it again and talk to a public health nurse. Immunizations are safe and protect not only your child but your neighbour’s child.” Outbreak measures are in place, and include a plan to provide booster shots to Grade 9 students in the fall rather than the usual winter month; and public health nurses are tight in following up with parents who have missed or cancelled immunization appointments, according to Parker. See FIRST, Page 3

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From 6:47 p.m. Aug. 7 to 9:53 p.m. Aug. 8, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital welcomed seven new babies into the world. In a maternity unit that averages five babies a week, delivering seven babies in 27 hours was definitely a new record. All babies (four girls and three boys) and moms were healthy and happy – a testament to the dedicated efforts of all the physicians, nurses and support staff who made sure everything went smoothly. From the left; Zachary Zimmer, Jase Shelefontiuk, Sebastian Thate, Francheska Lovick and Maven Smith.

Town & Country Fixing major components means major money EVERYONE IS WELCOME to join the Warfield Recreation for our WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER PASTA DINNER & DANCE Date: Saturday, September 21 Place: Warfield Community Hall Time: Social 5-5:50pm Dinner 5:30pm Dance to Renegade 7-11pm Price: Dinner: Adult $8; Senior (60+) $5; Child (6-12yrs) $3; Under 5 Free Dance: $5; Children Free MUST be accompanied by parents. Tickets are limited and are to be purchased in advance at the Warfield Village Office. Call for more info 250-368-8202 BEAVER VALLEY SKATING CLUB Registration for all levels, including a Power Skate session 4:00-6:00pm Sept.16-18 and Sept.23-25 Beaver Valley Arena TRAIL LEGION, BR.11 2141 Columbia Ave. General Membership Meeting Sunday, Sept.15th, 1:00pm Members please attend

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don’t know how many of you have replaced a major component on your vehicle lately but if you have you were probably shocked by the cost. Replacing an engine or transmission is big money but relative to the cost of the vehicle it is probably no more than it ever was. What is way different is that you will likely be replacing a major component on a much older vehicle than the last time you did this. Vehicle engines and transmissions generally last longer than they use to. I know. In the 25 years I have

been in the business it has changed significantly. Major engine repair was something performed in a shop every other day. Now it is maybe every other month. The cost of that engine or transmission repair will likely be a higher percentage of the value of your vehicle when all is said and done. In many cases the vehicle will actually be worth less than the dollars you put into it. Does this make major component repair or replacement a waste of money? Not necessarily. Major component

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failure means your vehicle is useless if you are not going to fix it. Your alternative is then replacement unless of course you have no need for that vehicle anymore. A used or new vehicle is likely going to cost a lot more than fixing your old one. This is especially true of a new vehicle and even more so if your taste in vehicles is a little high class. If you are going with used you still have to spend a fair amount to get something you will like and that will be more reliable than what you currently have. Fixing your old vehicle will likely get you up and running

with a smaller outlay of cash but before you jump on that idea it is time to evaluate the condition of your trusty old iron horse. Remember there is more to a vehicle than a transmission and an engine. What is the overall condition of your vehicle. Is it structurally sound? That does not mean is the paint shiny. Corrosion is sneaky. Sometimes you really need to know what you are looking for. Brakes, suspension, steering, tires etc. Where and how soon are you going to have to spend more money? Many of these items are regular maintenance expenditures but it would be good to know what “for sure” expenses are coming down the pike. What is also very important is what lead up to your major component failure. If you overheated your engine so badly that it now burns oil and the head gaskets are gone you must remember your automatic transmission is cooled by

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the same coolant that cools the engine. So if your engine was overheated so was your transmission. Are you prepared to replace the transmission after repairing the engine? In some cases it makes sense to replace more parts than just those that failed. A turbocharger failure is a costly item on its own but if clogged oil passages to the turbo caused its failure then it might be time to remove the oil pan and the valve cover. The inside of the engine might show major neglect. Replacing that turbo is just the start. An engine oiling problem might be just around the corner. A new engine and turbo might just be money better spent. On the other hand that new pickup truck has lane departure monitoring and onboard internet! Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@ telus.net

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FROM PAGE 1 Women in the third trimester of pregnancy fall under a national recommendation to approve use of B.C.’s free vaccine supply and do not pay for the booster while the community is in outbreak status. “This is so the antibodies can be built up during the last stage of pregnancy to transfer to the baby,” explained Parker. “It means the baby will be further protected until first immunizations.” The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold, and may include sneezing, runny nose, mild fever and a low-grade cough. After one to two weeks, the dry irritating cough evolves into severe coughing spells which can last for more than one minute. Diagnosis is made by swabbing the throat or nose, and if positive for pertussis bacteria, treatment includes a full course of antibiotics. For more information, visit immunizebc.ca or contact Trail Public Health at 364-6219.

Slides muddy Slocan River and area creeks The Nelson Star Extremely high sedimentation and discolouration of the Slocan River and two nearby creeks have prompted warnings by regional government. The Regional District of Central Kootenay investigated the creek and river making assessments by helicopter on weekend. They determined “intense” rains on Friday caused mudslides on Gwillim Creek and Mulvey Creek contributing to the murky water, reports Brian Carruthers, chief administrative officer. “The slides have not blocked the creeks and the water is currently flowing freely through the slide areas,” he says. However, Carruthers reminds people to be observant for discolouration and extreme fluctuations in water levels during and after significant rain events as they can be indicators of potentially dangerous slides or debris flows on rivers and streams.

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Cedar Avenue wasn’t a good place for this tree chopped up by a construction worker on Wednesday. The tree had to come down to make room for the downtown revitalization project under way in Trail.

FROM PAGE 1 During that time, the original owners can re-gain property titles by paying overdue payments (taxes) and interest rates. If the property is not redeemed during the one-year period, the collector registers the new owners at the Kamloops Land Title and Survey Authority. If a bidder fails to provide a certified cheque or cash payment in full at time to the tax sale, the collector again offers the property for sale. Fruitvale currently has 11 properties on the list, but it changes daily, said Lila Cresswell, village CAO. “No houses went to the tax sale process last year, all were paid the Friday before, and I expect the same this year,” she added. Montrose has no properties up for tax sale. Warfield has two or three properties, which is usual, although none advance to public auction, said Vince Morelli, village CAO. “Usually it is the same people every year,” he said.

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the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run. Non-competitive event honouring Terry Fox and keeping his dream alive. Kiwanis pancake breakfast, $4, 8:30 a.m. start at Gyro concession. 9:30 a.m. annual tug-of-war. Participants can walk, run, bike, roller blade, etc., for 2, 5 or 10K. • Beaver Valley Afternoon Ladies Curling Club looking for new and return curlers, Mon. & or Wed. afternoon. Sign-up and start on Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. Any questions call Gail 367-6166 or Peggy 367-7056. • Monday, Rossland cutathon, 100 per cent of proceeds to raise money for Carol Enns.

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up to our eyeballs in mortgage debt. Statistics Canada has published the final batch of data from its new and controversial National Household Survey - the survey meant to stand in for the long-form census scrapped by the Conservatives in 2010. The release was delayed for a month due to a

glitch in the agency’s formulae. It shows that the median family income in Canada is $76,000 generally higher in the West than the East while the median individual income is just $27,600. That means just as many individuals earn less than $27,600 as earn more. The richest 10 per

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to unconventional family structures, with women making huge strides in the workplace. The rich, on the other hand, are a throwback to the olden days: overwhelmingly male, between the ages of 45 and 54, almost always married or living in a common-law relationship. Education clearly pays. Despite recent questioning of the value of university degrees, more than two thirds of the top one per cent had a university degree, compared to 20.9 per cent of the total population. And almost a quarter of those who had a university degree had found a way to work themselves into the top 10 per cent of income earners.

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NHS highlights THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Statistics Canada’s third and final release of 2011 National Household Survey data illustrates, among other things, how much Canadians have been earning and where they have been living. Some highlights: - Fully one-quarter of Canadian households, about 3.3 million, spent 30 per cent or more of their total income on shelter, exceeding the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s “affordability threshold.” They paid an average of $1,259 a month, surpassing the 30 per cent mark by an average of $510. - Ten per cent of Canadians earned more than $80,400 in 2010, averaging $134,900; the top one per cent averaged $381,300, and 64 per cent of them lived in Ontario and Alberta. The bottom 90 per cent of Canadians earned an average of $28,000. - Men accounted for 79.5 per cent of the top one per cent earners, and 62 per cent were between 45 and 64 years of age. More than two-thirds of Canada’s top one per cent have a university degree. - Sixty-nine per cent of households in Canada - 9.2 million out of 13.3 million owned their dwelling in 2011, a marginal increase from 2006 compared with the more dramatic spikes in ownership of the previous 15 years. - 4.8 million Canadians, or 14.9 per cent, lived in low-income households in 2010. - About half a million tenant households lived in subsidized housing, with 37 per cent of them spending 30 per cent or more of total income on shelter costs. - Four out of five households that purchased a home between 2006 and 2011 had a mortgage; one in five bought a condominium. - In 2010, more than 95 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older collected some form of income with a median total of $29,900; 70 per cent received some government transfers - Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, or old age security benefits, for example. - Of those receiving government transfers, 13 per cent reported it as their sole source of income. - The 10 per cent of Canadians with the highest family after-tax incomes paid 25 per cent of their income in income taxes. - Single-parent males with kids under six earned 81.5 per cent of their income through employment; for female single parents, it was just 54.9 per cent.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Life in lower Manhattan resembled any ordinary day on Wednesday as workers rushed to their jobs in the muggy heat, but time stood still at the World Trade Center site while families wept for loved ones who perished in the terror attacks 12 years ago. For the families,

the memories of that day are still vivid, the pain still acute. Some who read the names of a beloved big brother or a cherished daughter could hardly speak through their tears. “Has it really been 12 years? Or 12 days? Sometimes it feels the same,” said Michael Fox, speaking aloud to his brother, Jeffrey, who perished

David Marcus Patrick Brown David Marcus Patrick Brown, born March 27,1954 in Trail BC, passed away peacefully with his family at his side September 2, 2013 at the Central Okanagan Hospice House. David is survived by his loving wife Leslie, his mother Louise Brown of Castlegar BC, brother Douglas Brown (Leila) of Robson BC, sister Carol Shypitka (Michael) of Castlegar BC, niece Laena Brown (Quincy), nephews Dane Brown (Natasha), Michael Shypitka (Cheyanna) and Cody Shypitka. He is sadly predeceased by his sister Karen Brown of Kamloops BC and his father Wilfred (“Loyal”) Brown of Castlegar. David had a long and dedicated 33 year career in the television industry after graduating from the Applied Communications Program at Camosun College in Victoria BC. He started his career at CHEK TV in Victoria in the News Department and eventually became the News Editor Supervisor. In 2006, he and his wife Leslie moved to Alberta where they bought an acreage and David continued his career at Global TV in Calgary in the On Air Services Department. David and Leslie had just recently returned to BC and settled in Lake Country just north of Kelowna. David will always be remembered for his unique sense of humour, his kindness, his compassion for his family and friends and his deep love and devotion to his wife Leslie. David not only loved the people in his life, but also his animals. He became an accomplished rider and enjoyed many hours in the saddle. He was a wonderful advocate for nature and the environment. David was also an advocate for fairness and equality in the workplace. He was very involved in union and company activities and strengthening this relationship in a positive way. He was also very active in the Big Rock Toastmasters group in Okotoks AB. “Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com , 250-860-7077.” A celebration of David’s life will be held at the Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna BC on Saturday, September 28,2013 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice in honour of David’s life.

in the south tower. “Sometimes I reach for the phone so I can call you, and we can talk about our kids like we used to do every day.” On the memorial plaza overlooking two reflecting pools in the imprint of the twin towers, relatives recited the names of the nearly 3,000 people who died when hijacked jets crashed into the towers, the Pentagon and in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. They also recognized the victims of the 1993

trade centre bombing. Bells tolled to mark the planes hitting the towers and the moments when the skyscrapers fell. In Washington, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, VicePresident Joe Biden and wife Jill Biden walked out to the White House’s South Lawn for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. the time the first plane struck the south tower in New York. Another jetliner struck the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m.

OBITUARIES MCDONELL, MARY MARIE — It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Mary Marie McDonell of Thrums B.C. on September 1, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Mary was born in Hodde, Jutland, Denmark on January 12, 1944. At the age of fourteen she immigrated to Canada with her family. In her late teens she moved to the British Columbia area and started a family. Once her children were all in school she began her career at Kootenay Lake Hospital and spent many years there until she retired at the age of 59. Mary had a great sense of humor and loved being around her family and friends. She was a very kind and generous person who never complained. Mary thoroughly enjoyed sewing, gardening, riding on the Kootenay River in her paddle boat and a smooth glass of red wine. She is survived by her husband Jim McDonell, her four children Chris (Sandra), Suzette (John), Annette, Karen (Moe), 10 grandchildren Christopher, Kurtis, Allyse, Kyle, Jeannie, Brianna, Bryan, Bradley, Chelsea and Ben. She is also survived by her siblings Svend (Krista), Kris (Lila), Lis (Bob), Jan (Donna) and nieces and nephews Renei (Dave), Ivan (Candice), Sarah (Randy), Dale (Jane), Dwain (Eveline), and Jenny (Rob). Mary was predeceased by her parents Neils and Karen Madsen and her little sister Christina. On behalf of her family we would like to thank Linda Louie, the Doctor’s and Nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital who helped Mary and us through this journey. Mary would also like us to especially thank Dr. Merritt, Dr. Malpass, Dr. Hoegler and the chemo nurses who gave her the additional time to spend with those she loved. We would also like to thank the many friends who came by to visit Mary and support us through this tough time. At Mary’s request a service will not be held, however donations may be made to Kootenay Lake Hospital at 3 View Street, Nelson BC V1L 2V1.

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“Our hearts still ache for the futures snatched away, the lives that might have been,” Obama said. A moment of silence was also held at the U.S. Capitol. In New York, loved ones milled around the memorial site, making rubbings of names, putting flowers by the names of victims and weeping, arm-in-arm. Former Gov. George Pataki, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and others were in attendance. As with last year, no politicians spoke. Mayor Michael Bloomberg watched the ceremony for his final time in office.

Fort Mac listeners tune out Neil Young THE CANADIAN PRESS FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Neil Young can keep on talking in the free world, but Fort McMurray won’t be listening. A local rock radio station stopped playing the Canuck singer’s music for a day after he compared the oilsands city to Hiroshima after the atomic bomb. Chris Byrne at Rock 97.9 asked his listeners if the ban should be extended indefinitely. Neil supporters were in the majority, but when station staff looked at their email addresses, most came from out of town. So with local opinion firmly against him, Young has been pulled from the station’s playlist. Byrne says he understands people use “Fort McMurray” as verbal shorthand for the mines themselves. But he says a little more care is required when it comes to comparing his home town to a nuclear blast that killed tens of thousands.

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Traffic chaos is all a matter of perspective

sually my morning commute to work couldn’t be a better way to start a work day. I hike across the bridge from East Trail, watch the water flow beneath me and stare at the mural and the mountains ahead. But that hasn’t been the case lately. The downtown revitalization plan has thrown a bump in the road and gave many commuters a taste of what life is like on a daily basis in many other parts of Canada. Most have taken it in stride, others not so much. The rules of decorum in small town traffic have gone out the window or rather into my window so to speak. Just because we’re getting a taste of big city traffic doesn’t mean we have to resort to a similar temperament. Perched above Cedar Ave., in the Trail Times building, we have an incredible view of Red Mountain and can peruse the hillsides of West Trail. It’s actually a bit of a mind retreat to take your eyes off

the computer and glance up at the runs at Red or the kaleidoscope of changing seasons. But now I get the sense that we’re in the heart of a big city with construction noises and horns honking. Since I don’t get behind the wheel of a car to get downtown I can’t feel any of the recent frustration. But I can relate to my journeys in any city and the sudden increase in traffic and reduction in flow. It can be stressful, frustrating and annoying. However, putting it all into perspective it’s a small price to pay for a general refurbishing of the city’s inner works on top of revitalizing the downtown area. We’ve heard the constant chorus from experts across the country that Canada’s infrastructure is aging. Fixing that doesn’t come without a price. We’ve witnessed it in other communities like Castlegar and Nelson and, of course, Rossland went through the entire downtown upheaval last year. But for some that price shouldn’t include slowing

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down their daily commute. Most of us have experienced the chaos trying to maintain a normal life through major home renovations. Boxes become cupboards, chairs become coat racks and the bathroom sometimes doubles as a storage closet. It’s frustrating, annoying but we persevere because of the final goal. However, if that analogy doesn’t ease the pain of sitting through Trail traffic in August and September, just think it could be worse. With more census data in the news today, it reminded me of a story in June detailing commuting time across Canada. The

National Housing Survey said that everyday 15.4 million Canadians commute to work with 11.4 million driving a vehicle to work. Those living in southern Ontario had the longest average commute at 45 minutes or more. That’s daily, both ways, for most of their working lives, not just for a couple of months in 2013. Basically at least two hours each day is spent slogging through traffic. Another part of the survey showed that seven out of 10 Canadians live in a metropolitan area. Anyone who has driven in any city over 50,000 people knows that traffic is a way of life when there is that many people. Delays, being cut off, people honking their horns and the general frustration come with all the benefits of living in a metropolitan area. For some it’s a trade off and it becomes just another part of the day. However, that’s not the way things are in our corner. Things usually run smoothly with the odd bit of traffic created by a slow-moving truck gaining

steam. We aren’t used to sitting in a line up and watching the light change without moving an inch. Deep down we know this won’t last forever. At least not like in the big city where you simply accept and succumb to it. The one thing I have learned from dealing with traffic from Calgary to Vancouver is that the entire routine is like the grocery store. Sometimes you want to switch to the other lane but you know if you do the odds are the lane you were in usually starts moving. So the best bet is just to sit there, wait your turn and look at the magazine covers. Of course, while sitting in traffic many turn to other modes to kill time. Just be happy the police aren’t on foot or bike patrol when traffic is backed up. Despite a much-publicized distracted driving blitz, they’re missing out on a cash windfall with all the people on cell phones in slow-moving traffic. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Daily Times

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Canada reaping bitter harvest of jobs-without-skills gap

he new National Job Take skilled trade apprenTraining Program ticeship as one very important which replaces the example. On-the-job apprenFederal Job Grant was ticeship training is essential panned by provincial and ter- for those enrolled in one of ritorial leaders at their recent Canada’s 150 designated meeting in Niagara-On-The- skilled trades. OECD data Lake. shows that countries with The announcement – which the highest apprenticeship followed a federal review that participation rates have the showed most of the Job Grant lowest youth unemployment. funding was used in ways that Germany, with its widely offered little or no potential acclaimed educator/employto ease the critical shortage er “dual training system”, of in-demand skills facing the has Europe’s lowest youth country – was presaged in a unemployment and second speech by then lowest in the Federal Minister OECD at just 8 of Human per cent. Over Resources and half of German Skills Diane post- secondary Finley, who students enter compared the apprenticeship growing “skills programmes. without jobs . Meanwhile, . . jobs without apprentices Gwynn skills gap” to a make up just person with an 2 per cent of ear to the track Canada’s labour Troy Media listening for force and findthe train: “Well ing a training folks, it’s time to stop listen- placement can be a major ing for the train because it’s challenge. The disconnected bearing down upon us”. 13 provincial/territorial reguBusiness leaders agree. A latory structure means that recent Canadian Council of apprentices who find employChief Executives report stated ment in another jurisdiction that Canada is falling behind may not have their previous in the global skills race and experience recognized, forthe Canadian Chamber of cing them to either start at Commerce estimates that, by square one or give up their 2016, there will be 550,000 dream of achieving journeypersons unable to find work person status. And a recent and at least as many post- C.D. Howe Institute study secondary graduates working found that provincial regulain low skills jobs. At the same tions requiring an employer time, there will be 1.5 mil- to have more than one jourlion skilled job vacancies, and ney-person for every trainee from there the gap will con- reduces apprenticeship opportinue to widen. tunities in the small firms The Niagara gathering was that form the backbone of an opportunity for provincial apprenticeship employment. and territorial leaders to work Our ad-hoc apprenticeship together on a unified nation- structure is also failing to al plan that would mitigate keep pace with rapid technothis sobering outlook. How logical change. One example unfortunate then, that rather is “mechatronics technician”, than discussing solutions to a highly skilled occupation the skills problem they chose that combines mechanical, to focus entirely on protec- electrical, instrumentation tion of their parochial right to and robotics. It is already recspend the federal grant money ognized in Europe, but not as they please. Yet the prob- here. lems, and the potential soluCanadian employers wishtions, are almost entirely in ing to train mechatronics provincial hands. apprentices would be unable

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to access any government funding programs, while individuals completing the training would not be granted any credential. Andy Cleven, Director for the Joint Training Committee in Coquitlam, B.C. states; “Although apprenticeships are meant to meet national standards, that’s not easy with 13 jurisdictions developing different plans for the same trade. Imagine how messed up it can become”. Of course, even with a cohesive national apprenticeship strategy, apprentices still need to find an employer willing to provide that needed onthe-job training. Many potential employers are reluctant to do so due to the administrative costs of complying with regulatory requirements, perceived mentor productivity reduction and disruption from periodic academic semesters. A non-profit group called the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has set out to change employers’ views. Their surveys show that revenue increases by $1.47 for each dollar invested in apprenticeship training. And interviews with skilled tradespersons reveal that most “jump at the chance” to pass on their knowledge and having a helper actually makes them more productive, not less. History shows this has long been the case. As far back as the 18th Century BC, the Code of Hammurabi obliged Babylonian craftsmen to pass on their skills to the next generation. The bottom line is, unless employers do their part to develop new skilled trades-persons, they will reap a bitter harvest of accelerating skills shortages. The task is vital and the hour is late. Rather than quibble over parochial politics, our premiers and territorial leaders should be working together to create a cohesive national trades apprenticeship system. Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations.

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Two Warfield natives will join the Canadian snowboardcross (SBX) development team with their first stop being a threeweek training stint in “the world’s most southern city” to prepare for the upcoming snowboard season. Tom and Mitch Pitman are making the leap from junior ranks to compete against the world’s best SBX racers this year. The twins have just turned 20 and were named to the development team at the end of May and will begin training at a facility in Ushaia, Argentina. “They’ve restructured the national development team this year, so it’s its own team now, and Jim Bailey photo we use to train with Warfield snowboard-cross athletes Tom and Mitch Pitman go through the long process of prepping the B.C. team with the same coach but their boards as they get set to join the national development team in Ushaia, Argentina to train for now he’s moved up to the upcoming SBX World Cup and NorAm season. the national develop- from the Canadian ski resort, while Mitch, 45th and 32nd. but have been working ment team,” explained team. recovering from a Based on good and training hard all Mitch. “There are two sprained ankle, fin- results at Nor Am and summer, and readying The Pitmans will extra spots right now, ished a very strong World Cup events, their new Swiss made look to compete in but later on in the fifth. Tom was awarded his Kessler boards for as many Nor Am and season the guys from athlete’s assistance competitions. “It’s been a long World Cup events as the national team can development card, “It’s been a long they can, but it all earn more spots for while Mitch just missed summer, so we’re looksummer, so we’re depends on qualify- Canada,” Tom added. the cut. It means that ing forward to getting looking forward ing finishes. They will Last year national Tom receives funding, back to the snow,” said begin that journey in team member Chris to getting back to $900 per month, from Mitch. Montafon, Austria at Robanske won gold Sport Canada to train The process to prep the snow. ” the end of October. in a World Cup race and travel. However, a board is quite rigormitch pitman “They are going to at Blue Mountain in both still receive gen- ous. The twins must do the training camp Ontario and finished erous support from apply 15 coats of wax and World Cup selec- sixth in World Cup sponsors like Teck, just to start, with each tion there, so that is standings opening up The Pitman broth- and local fundraising coat taking about an when we pretty much three additional spots ers also compet- initiatives. hour to apply. Then find out what hap- in World Cup races for ed in a number of “The other thing each day of riding pens for the rest of the upcoming Canadian NorAm events and about being carded is entails another two-toyear,” said Tom. SBX racers. in World Cup races it’s like a scholarship as three hours of waxing, The Pitmans will try “When you start at Blue Mountain well because for every and on race day, the to qualify for the first getting into the top and Stoneham, Que.. year you are carded right wax can make two World Cup races half of the World Cup, The Pitmans also you get a year paid at all the difference in a in Montafon and Lake that’s when they start attended the World university,” added the podium finish or an Louise. As the sea- noticing you and move Junior championship twins’ mother Valerie. also ran. son progresses more you up to the national in Erzurum, Turkey, “So that’s also The Pitman brothqualifying races give team,” added Tommy. where Mitch finished another draw to keep ers leave for Vancouver SBXers another shot In March, Tom won in 21st and Tommy competing.” Thursday and will fly at World Cup events his third consecu- 26th. Tom then comThe Pitmans to Ushaia for a three and additional spots tive gold medal at the peted in two more haven’t been on snow week training regimen may become available Junior Nationals at World Cup races in since the Nationals at on Sept. 20 after a depending on results Kelowna’s Big White Switzerland, placing Big White in March, night in Buenos Aires.

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By Times Staff A pair of Rossland golfers continue to compete successfully in their respective NAIA and NCAA university golf tournaments. Brenan Moroney and Tyler McKay both finished at the top of the leaderboard to qualify for tournaments last weekend. Moroney who is attending Missouri Valley College finished in the top five of the 17-man, 36-hole team qualifier to gain entrance into the first event of the year, the Evangel University Invitational in Springfield, Missouri. McKay meanwhile qualified to play in his second tournament for Lindenwood University. After helping the St. Charles, Mo. school to a

second place finish in the Arch Cup at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, last week, the Birchbank Golf Club member helped the team to another second-place finish at the University of Nebraska – Kearney on the weekend. The Invitational featured 13 MIAA schools in a threeround event over two days. McKay shot two solid rounds of 72 and 74 and an uncharacteristic 87. Teammate Jake Smock shot a 212 and finished the event tied for second. The Lindenwood Lions, as a team, shot a score of 869, 14 strokes behind the host and champion of the event NebraskaKearney, however, the 869 was 16 shots better than third place Fort Hays State.

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From left: RBC rep Dale Freschi presents Joe Guerico and Nick Murano with the A event champions trophy at the RBC-Italico Senior Bocce tournament on Sunday. By Times Staff The RBC-Italico Senior Men’s Bocce Tournament was a smashing success, as 16 teams vied for the title. In the end it was Joe Guercio and Nick Murano who defeated Mel Johnson and Deiter Boggs to take the A event, while Geo Baggio and Ed Baggio finished third. RBC representative Dale Freschi attended the tournament and teamed up with brother Don, however the Freschi duo had an unfortunate draw and lost their opening match to eventual champions Murano and Guercio. In the B Event Joe Bertuzzi and Jim Maluta teamed up to beat Ron Parisotto and Victor Pozzobon in the final. Reno Berno and Joe Szabo took third spot in the B.

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Nestor pumped for Davis Cup Canada set to take on Serbia in semifinal THE CANADIAN PRESS When Canadian doubles tennis star Daniel Nestor was playing in the U.S. Open last week, his daughter Tiana was back home in Toronto attending her first day of kindergarten. Like they do almost every day of the 35 weeks Nestor is on the road, the concerned dad and his daughter shared the details of their days via Skype. “(Tiana) is very shy,” Nestor said from Belgrade, where Canada will battle Serbia this weekend in an historic Davis Cup semifinal. “She’s one of those kids who, if she’s somewhere for three hours, the last hour she comes into her own. The first two hours she’s not being herself. She definitely needs some pushing and motivation to open up. Hopefully she comes around because I was like that too. If she’s as shy as I was growing up, it will be tough for her. “But she’s a lot better looking than I am, so that should help her,” he added with a laugh. Modern technology, Nestor said, has made travelling easier. It’s helped the father of two daughters Tiana will turn five in December, Bianca is six months old - remain on the ATP tour, where he’s claimed 81 men’s doubles titles, including eight Grand Slams, in a pro career that has spanned more than two decades. The Toronto native is the oldest regular player on the tour, having turned 41 last week during his 21st consecutive U.S. Open appearance. (No, he didn’t celebrate. “There is nothing about turning 41 worth celebrating,” he joked.) Nestor, however, doesn’t plan on walking away from the game just yet. And why would he when there are still so many reasons to play, including Canada’s unprecedented recent performances on the inter-

national stage. “People ask me how long I’m going to play. When you have a talented (Canadian) team and potential to play in these types of matches in years to come, that’s what keeps me going still,” he said ahead of Friday’s opening matches on the clay of Belgrade Arena. “If we’re able to win this, it will definitely be a top moment (in my career),” added Nestor, who won an Olympic gold medal in 2000. “Even being in this situation is a top moment.” Canada has never made it this far in the event that begins each year with 130 countries and sees only 16 teams qualify for the World Cup. This weekend’s winner moves onto the final in November against the winner of the other semifinal between Argentina and Czech Republic. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., will lead the Canadians versus world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Serbia in the semi that is expected to draw 15,000 fans each day. Nestor, who was born in Belgrade, will team up again with 23-year-old Vasek Pospisil. The two recorded a dramatic 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 15-13 win in Canada’s Davis Cup quarterfinal victory over Italy last spring, a marathon thriller that lasted an exhausting four-and-a-half hours and set the stage for Raonic’s singles win that ensured Canada’s advancement. Despite the near two-decades age difference - or perhaps partly because of it - the two complement each

other well. Pospisil is the more energetic and emotional of the two, who reached the third round of last week’s U.S. Open in their first Grand Slam together, while Nestor is the calming influence. “Vasek right now is really confident, he’s playing great tennis in singles and he’s always had great doubles instincts,” Nestor said. “He’s serving great. Big first serve and second serve, he’s a big hitter from the baseline, and very capable at the net too. It’s always nice playing with a young guy that’s explosive and eager.” By comparison, Nestor described himself as a “perfectionist,” and “someone who’s able to do all things fairly well, but I won’t say I’m the best at anything.” Pospisil, a Vernon, native who now calls Vancouver home, considers himself lucky to play alongside the veteran who secured the world No. 1 men’s double ranking for more than 100 weeks. “(Nestor) is a legend and someone I looked up to for many years growing up,” Pospisil said. “So obviously playing with him the first few time was nerve wracking. I feel much more comfortable now a year or two later and I’m really able to appreciate it. “Having experience like that on the court beside me is extremely valuable not just to our partnership but also to me as a young player on the Tour.” Nestor hopes to play through 2014, and turn around what hasn’t been the greatest 2013.

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without seeing them. He once sent my dad expired ointments for a rash that turned out to be shingles. When my mother had pneumonia, he told her to take flu medication. He didn’t examine them, nor did he write a prescription. What do you think I should do? -Furious and Concerned Dear Furious: First of all, Ambien can come in different colors, depending on the dosage. We assume these are sample drugs that John happens to have handy. The real issue is that your family is eager to take advantage of John’s ability to provide such medication for free and

The second act was great, although I had to ask the people next to me to stop texting during the performance. Afterward, I found the usher and thanked her. Then I wrote the box office manager and the theater owners and asked that they please stop selling this seat. I haven’t heard back. -Don’t Stick a Broadway Baby in a Corner Dear Baby: Most theaters have at least one horrible seat, but it’s hard to know that when you purchase at the last minute, especially when those tickets are discounted. There’s a reason those are the seats that are left. Good for you for speaking up and finding a kind usher willing (and able) to seat you elsewhere. Dear Annie: “Still Waiting” complained that few people reciprocate dinner invitations anymore. Since moving to an active senior community two years ago, my husband and

I have hosted about 18 dinners in our home, everything from casual suppers to large parties. Reciprocation in these friends’ homes has been rare, but we don’t care. We’ve enjoyed every one of the meals. We don’t have spe-

cial cooking skills, and hosting a dinner takes time and effort, but it’s fun and has the added advantage of cozy chats that don’t happen in a noisy restaurant. -- W. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors

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without needing to see their regular physician. They have the option not to follow his advice or take what he offers, but they prefer the convenience. Dear Annie: You’ve printed letters about theater and concert patrons who stand up or squash you in your seat. I have a better one. I sat in the worst seat on Broadway. I understand “obstructed view.” This was NO view. I was in the front row. All I could see was a staircase and the backs of actors who were seated in chairs on stage. I was brokenhearted. I found an usher at intermission and demanded to be seated elsewhere. She told me this is what happens when you buy discount tickets at the last minute. But she took me to the last row of the theater and said, “This way you can see the terrific part with the mirror.” I gasped, “There’s a mirror?!”

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Dear Annie: My dad’s cousin, “John,” is an internist from another state. During my younger sister’s wedding weekend, Dr. John stayed with us. Two days before the wedding, my sister was stressed and couldn’t sleep. John offered her Ambien. The pill was blue and in a blister pack. He gave her two, even though the label states you shouldn’t take them unless you can get six hours of sleep. My sister absolutely didn’t have time for that. I have a prescription for Ambien, and it’s white. I have no idea what John gave my sister. At the hairdresser’s the next day, she was totally zoned out. Isn’t it wrong for physicians to dispense such medications without a prescription? There have been several incidents in the past where John has given prescription medications to my family members

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your affection for others, especially romantic partners, is tender and sweet today. You find it easy to be sympathetic to their situation. (It’s a great day for romance.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with partners and close friends will go smoothly today because there is an easy give-and-take between both parties. It’s not hard to imagine what it’s like to walk a mile in another person’s wedges. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Co-workers are sympathetic to you today, which is why this is a good time to ask for their help if you need it. You’ll also enjoy making your workplace look more attractive. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Artistic and creative pursuits will please you today.

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New romance might spring up for some of you. Everyone will feel tender and sympathetic about children. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You will love to redecorate your home today or buy something luxurious for where you live. You’re trying to achieve a certain ideal -and you just might succeed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your imagination is heightened today, which is why you will spend time daydreaming. Because you can think in pictures, you also might solve a problem. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be careful about being too extravagant financially today. It’s easy to go overboard. You also will feel generous to others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You will find that it’s easy to deal with others with great compassion and tenderness today because you

feel genuinely concerned for their welfare. It’s a good day for friendship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If others need help, you will not hesitate to put their needs before your own. You’re not being a martyr; you’re just being kind and considerate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A casual relationship might turn into something

romantic for some of you today. Others will idealize a friend. (Remember -- we are all frail mortals on this earth together.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Someone in authority might ask your opinion about creative matters or anything related to design, layout and furniture arrangement. Meanwhile, some of you will get a crush on your boss.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Travel for pleasure today if you can, because you have a strong desire to see beautiful, exotic places. If you cannot travel, visit museums, art galleries and libraries. YOU BORN TODAY You are strong, determined and persevering. Once you make your mind up, it’s full steam ahead! You never waver, even when encountering obstacles. You have deter-

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mination, discipline and an intense devotion to whatever you do. You can be successful handling difficult, complicated tasks. This year you begin a completely new cycle in your life that will offer you fresh opportunities. Open any door! Birthdate of: Don Bluth, animator; Jacqueline Bisset, actress; Stella McCartney, fashion designer. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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All Pro Realty Ltd.

Light Pruning â€˘ Weeding Garden Clean-Up Design â€˘ Consultation

250.368.5000

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca

OPEN HOUSE W NE

Accounting/Bookkeeping MLS#XX

Sat. Sept. 14 â€˘ noon - 2pm 1925 Mountain St., Fruitvale $338,000

W NE

RD YA ED C FEN

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MLS#2392849

Annable $149,900

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MLS#2217602

East Trail $79,900 W NE

G TIN LIS

azhure@telus.net.

Financial Services

MLS#2392797

ARE YOU a person who always wanted to save money? But it just slides through your fingers like a wet bar of soap. Send me $5.00 and I will tell you how to save money. David Willford, #17 1717 Columbia Ave., Trail, BC V1R 1K4 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Glenmerry $198,000

CĹ?ĆšÇ‡ Ĺ˝Ä¨ TĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹŻ - :Ĺ˝Ä? PĹ˝Ć?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? PUBLIC SKATING - ATTENDANT The City of Trail is seeking a customer service oriented individual to ÄŽll a contract ĆŠendant Ć‰osiĆ&#x;on in the Warks and ZecreaĆ&#x;on eĆ‰artment for the Ć‰uÄ?lic skaĆ&#x;ng sessions at the Trail Memorial Centre. etailed informaĆ&#x;on aÄ?out this emĆ‰loyment oĆ‰Ć‰ortunity is availaÄ?le on the CityÍ›s Ç eÄ?site at Ç Ç Ç . trail.caÍŹemĆ‰loyment.Ć‰hĆ‰ or Ä?y reĆ‹uest to >isa Manaigre at (250) 364-0844. Ć‰Ć‰licaĆ&#x;ons Ç ill Ä?e received unĆ&#x;l 4Í—00 Ć‰m on MondayÍ• ^eĆ‰temÄ?er Ď6Í• 20Ď3. The City of Trail thanks all aĆ‰Ć‰licants for their interest and Ç ill only reĆ‰ly to those selected for an intervieÇ . www.trail.ca

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Services Integra Tire, Woodyâ€™s Tire & Auto is looking for an experienced full time TIRE TECHNICIAN If you have experience mounting and balancing tires, are available for full time employment, and work well in a fast paced environment please contact Woody at Phone 250-364-1208 woodystire@gmail.com or in person at 1995 Columbia Ave in Trail

Thursday, September 12, 2013 Trail Times

Help Wanted

W NE

MLS#2392814

WANTED PAPER CARRIERS Warfield

Fruitvale

Route 302 8 papers 12th & 15th Ave Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave Route 307 21 papers 16th & 17th Ave, Smith Cres, Tamara Cres

Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way Route 202 14 papers Forrest Dr, Laurier Dr Route 208 12 papers Calder Rd, Schofield Hwy

Route 365 23 papers Laurier Ave, Main St Route 366 18 papers Beaver St, Maple Ave Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 22 papers Martin St, Old Salmo Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 19 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay

Montrose

Route 211 27 papers Hazelwood Dr, Oliva Cres, Viola Cres Route 218 10 papers Glen Dr, Hermia Cres Route 219 15 papers Hazelwood Dr

Route 342 8 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 343 25 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 28 papers 7th, 8th, & 10th St Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave

West Trail

Rivervale

Sunningdale

Route 142 22 papers Railway Lane, Rossland Ave Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

ALL AREAS ONE DAY A WEEK -

Call Today! 250-364-1413 ext 206

MLS#

Beaver Falls $229,000 ITE ES CR A 3/4

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MLS#2391118

Trail $129,900

MLS#2391403

MLS#2216322

MLS#2218753

Trail $134,500 TIC AS N NT IO FAOCAT L

T EA N GR DITIO N CO

MLS#2390419

Sunningdale $199,000 W NE

MLS#

MLS#2392001

Columbia Heights $167,500 S RE AC 20

MLS#2389702

East Trail $259,500 ME HO LY I M FA

G TIN LIS

MLS#2217096

Fruitvale $229,000 E LU VA OD O G

ICE PR UCED D E R

Glenmerry $239,000

MLS#2392112

Salmo $299,000 UE AL DV O GO

Fruitvale $282,000

E RIC TP EA R G

MLS#2216556

Trail $248,800 E AT UL AC M IM

MLS#2389136

Route 300 35 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ave

Rossland - ROUTES IN ALL AREAS West Kootenay Advertiser

MLS#2215555

LE SA TE A T ES

Trail $160,000

For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for all ages.

Genelle

D CE DU RE

Salmo $215,000

D CE DU RE

Help Wanted

Shavers Bench $229,000

D CE DU RE

Glenmerry $264,000

(250) 364-1262

Help Wanted

G TIN LIS

MLS#

MLS#2392315

Fruitvale $235,000

MLS#2217946

Fruitvale $259,900 T EA N GR ATIO C O L

MLS#2211947

MLS#2389454

Montrose $235,000

Fruitvale $299,500

East Trail $189,900

Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21

Trail Times Thursday, September 12, 2013

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Classifieds Merchandise for Sale

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Houses For Sale

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

Musical Instruments Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lighting sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878

Real Estate TRAIL Renoâ€™d, heritage style apartments in quiet, well kept building. Close to downtown, on site laundry, Non smoking. 1 bdrm $500 2 bdrm $575 Heat & Hot Water included 250-226-6886or 250-858-2263

Houses For Sale FRUITVALE, older 3bdrm, Laurel Avenue, incl. extra lot. 235k. 250-367-7436

135 9th Avenue Montrose Saturday, September 14 10 AM - 12 PM â€˘ Large 4 bedroom family home â€˘ 1 acre, great view â€˘ Newly renovated main floor â€˘ Hardwood throughout â€˘ Granite countertops

250-231-0359

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 CASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. ROSSLAND, 2bd. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Covered carport. 250-362-9473 W.Trail. 2-bd. main floor. f/s,w/d,d/w, heat pump $750./mo. plus utilities. Avail. immediately. 250-368-1015

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E.TRAIL, 2+bdrm. house, no bsmt. Pets ok. $795./mo. Near Safeway. 250-368-6076. W.TRAIL, clean, furnished, 2bdrm. $1000./mo. incl.util. off street parking.1-250-960-9749

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SUNNINGDALE, 5bdrm., 2 1/2 bths., central air, u/g sprinklers, w/d main floor, many updates. Phone 250364-2276

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HOUSE OR CONDO IN ROSSLAND WANTED BEFORE SNOW FLIES! To RENT for Nov 1st Minimum 6 mnth - 1 year lease, 3-4 bedroom. Clean, efficient & warm for winter. Upper Rossland or Red area & wood heat preferred.NS Professional with steady income, excellent references and children. Please call 362-7681 or Mobile at 250-231-2174 Monika

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Rentals

Get creative! Benches, tables, planters! Pick up at 1163 Cedar Ave, Trail 8:30am-3pm

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Cars - Sports & Imports

IT WILL GO ON LINE!

2007 YARIS 5-door hatchback, First owner, clean and reliable commuter vehicle, highway driven, good condition, no accidents; Priced to sell @ $7,950. For inquiries, please call 250-921-5229.

EARN YOUâ€™RE APPROVED â€˘ YOUâ€™RE APPROVED

The Trail Times is giving away FREE wood pallets!

UP TO $

20 AN HOUR

is looking for full time and substitute paper carriers! Deliver the Trail Times four days a week, or the Advertiser one day a week, or both to make additional cash!

REFERRAL BONUS!

Got a friend who wants a route? Bring them in for a $20 bonus. Ask for details!

Various routes available

Call Michelle to get your route today! 250-368-8551 ext 206

A20 www.trailtimes.ca

Thursday, September 12, 2013 Trail Times

OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca

Thinking of moving?

STING NEW LI

Call me for a FREE market evaluation today!

247 Mill Road, Fruitvale

$389,000

Beautiful well kept family home with lots of space inside and out! Spectacular views in every direction. Come take a look today!

Call Art (250) 368-8818

REVENU Y T PROPER

1824 Wilmes Lane, Trail

$184,000

1430 - 5th Avenue, Trail

Very Special Package - New Older $134,900 Home - this 3 bdrm/2 bthrm. home has had a total update - nothing to do but GREAT VALUE HERE - SUPER LOCATION 3 bedroom, east Trail home, flat entrance, enjoy - new wiring-plumbing-windowspaint-roof - tastefully decorated with all ranch style with partial basement. Many upgrades have been done to this home. kinds of charm - super views - call for an appointment to view. Book your showing now.

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Ron & Darlene Your

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Local Home Team

We Sell Great Homes! OPEN HOUSE

448 Rossland Avenue, Trail

$154,500

Great starter, retirement or rental home a stone’s throw from the river. Close to all amenities with incredible waterfront and downtown views.

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

Great opportunity to own in Warfield. Really nice lot and solid house ready for your personal upgrades. Come see!

$113,600

Renovated Glenmerry home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Features bamboo floors, new windows and doors, new heat pump and furnace... and the list goes on. Outside has covered parking and storage shed. Come see for yourself! Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call now for a Free Home Evaluation 840 Forrest Drive, Warfield

$285,000

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

5 beds, 2.5 baths. This home is sure to please with its great Warfield location and beautiful fenced yard with a deck. Features a large two car car-port and daylight basement with plenty of space for your family.

Thinking of moving?

STING NEW LI

ICE NEW PR

1120 Warren Street, Trail Great rental package! Upstairs suite features laminate flooring, 2 bedrooms, bright and airy feel, and a great view! Downstairs suite is a compact 1 bdrm. Also includes a vacant 120 x 100 lot with off-street parking! Both suites current rent totals $1050.

Sat, September 14th 12-2pm 810 Kipling Street, Warfield

$169,000

Call Terry 250-231-1101

$299,000

OPEN HOUSE

Sat, September 14th 12-2pm 1648 Columbia Avenue, Trail

$75,000

Cheaper than rent! 2 Bedroom home is centrally located with easy maintenance yard, off-street parking and long covered porch. Ideal starter or rental property within walking distance to downtown!

3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail

Call us today for a FREE no obligation market evaluation! 3211 Highway Drive, Trail

$239,000

2250 McBride Street, Trail

3842 Woodland Drive, Trail

Spacious and immaculate family home in Miral Heights. Great location, tastefully decorated with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Call now before it’s gone!

Beautifully decorated in a modern, open, metropolitan design, featuring open floor plan, concrete counter tops in newly renovated kitchen, some cork & tile flooring, huge master bedroom with dream closet, two newly renovated bathrooms, and spacious family room. Call your REALTOR® now!

Lovingly cared for by one family, this 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home offers gas fireplace, spacious kitchen, summer kitchen, and large living and dining rooms. Quick possession possible. Call today!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$329,000

$271,900

A market evaluation compares the value of a home to the value of similar homes in the same neighbourhood.

STING NEW LI

2148 Daniel Street, Trail

8327 Highway 3B, Trail

3 bdrm heritage home with stunning river views. Featuring oak and fir hardwood floors, original kitchen cabinets, fireplace, beautiful solid wood doors and windows. Tons of storage including a root cellar for all your canning and dry goods. If you are looking for that special home this is it! Call you REALTOR® today.

1880A Kootenay Avenue, Rossland This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.

Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an inground swimming pool!

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$160,000

$416,950

$519,000

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Deanne Lockhart ext 41

Tonnie Stewart

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-231-0153

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527

darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Art Forrest

ext 42

c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Ron Allibone

Cell: 250-368-1162

ext 45

ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com